His Majesty the King granted more than 7,600 acres of excess land, including Chuzing, as Kidu to the people of Wangduephodrang today. Granting audience to 350 people comprising of Dzongkhag officials, Local Government representatives, retired public officials, retired military personnel and village elders His Majesty said that the excess land cost shall also be waived. His Majesty also said those who have already paid the cost shall be reimbursed.
His Majesty said that He is giving Kidu with a hope that lives of the people will be made easier and that the people will utilise this land to bring great benefit to the lives of their children and grandchildren.
His Majesty also reminded that gathering that our Country is not rich. His Majesty said that He is aware of the difficulties of life in rural Bhutan.
His Majesty said that the land is important in building stronger futures for our people especially in rural Bhutan. “Therefore, the King is granting scarce land resources and funds as Kidu. The people must now join hands with the King and uphold their duties in building a stronger nation.” (FULL TRANSCRIPTION OF HIS MAJESTY’S ADDRESS).
